New York Court of Appeals
George E. Alford, as Administrator of the Estate of Donna J. Alford v. Timothy J. Sventek
April 7, 198153 N.Y.2d 743
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's order reinstating the jury's verdict, holding that the plaintiff failed to show prejudice from a juror's unauthorized visit to the accident scene and that such misconduct is not inherently prejudicial in a civil case. Justice Wachtler dissented, arguing that the misconduct required a new trial.